Tag: living life
Are You Guilty of Situational Health?
I know I am — guilty, that is. But I’m getting better at recognizing the enemy, and more important, learning how to say no to temptation …
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What Does Your Tomorrow Look Like?
Yesterday, you didn’t know what today would bring. Tomorrow is a canvas yet to be filled. Yet every day, we make decisions — choices — that will make our tomorrows better, worse, or leave them exactly the same.
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Can Choosing Denial Keep You Sane?
Recently, I’ve noticed a slight change in my behavior. When confronted with an unknown or uncomfortable situation, my personal gatekeeper immediately pulls up the drawbridge of denial.
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The Things My Father Taught Me
One of my most cherished memories of my dad took place in a small metal rowboat on a smooth, placid lake in the forests of Wisconsin. Let me tell you a little about the man who had a hand in shaping my life.
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16 Lessons From the School of Life
The real truths in life are sometimes discovered only after we’ve taken a lot of wrong turns or spent too much time pursuing the transitory and superficial. Regrettably, these revelations usually arrive too late — their promise and caution appearing only after we’ve compromised our health or relationships.
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Living Life In The First Person
It’s really amazing how much can change — especially for the better. I downsized my living space and, in general, made changes intended to simplify my life. It was time.
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Sifting Through The Noise
The other day my husband and I were listening to a podcast about transformation. The host and his guest discussed many aspects of how this concept affects our lives emotionally, physically, and spiritually.
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How to Prevent the Advice of Others From Seeping Under Your Skin
Seems like just about everyone has some form of advice to offer. From where to shop, to the best podcast, to which restaurant serves the healthiest food. With all the outside opinions constantly being thrown in the air, it’s not always easy to dissect the diamonds from the dirt. So how do we handle all the well-meaning incoming missiles?
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How to Keep the Fire in Your Soul From Scorching Your Spirit
Fire. It’s one of the four elements of life, along with earth, air, and water. And, for the most part, we take for granted that these gifts will always exist in form, function, and perpetuity. Yet, it’s hard work building a fire from scratch …
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6 Signs You’re About To Be Mentally Sabotaged
Sometimes I think that I forget events, places, names, and activities on purpose. I call it “Intentional Waste Disposal.” I finally realized there’s a good reason — and a self-installed method to administer the process. It kicks in whenever a circumstance, situation, or opinion being expressed by another isn’t relevant or positive — and it brings no purpose, fulfillment, or joy to my life.
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Hidden Signs Your Relationship May Need a Tune-Up
Last week the battery in our car died. There were a few warning signs — sluggish, slower-than-normal starts when turning the key. Still, the battery’s failure was unexpected. The reason it came as a surprise? The car is less than 2-years-old. My husband explained the vehicle is equipped with tons of electronics and, in his opinion, one of the components had probably gone bad. Apparently, this rogue relay had continued to draw on the battery, even after the car had been turned off.
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How To End a Toxic Relationship With Email
A large chunk of my day is spent in senseless distraction — hours of time plodding through an endless stream of email brimming with meaningless rhetoric from unwanted visitors. Admittedly, I’ve become a slave to the click of my mouse — the too-easy access impossible to ignore. And with my concentration diverted to the familiar Outlook screen, my attention is drawn to a living nightmare of newly-arrived messages. It’s overwhelming.
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Jill Reid
Jill Reid is the author of the “Real Life Series” and “Please God, Make Me A Writer.” Her books and articles offer tips and strategies for achieving personal success, creating better relationships, and living a happy and fulfilling life.
The Real Life Series
Real Life and Discover Your Personal Truth are available in eBook and Paperback on Amazon.
In Real Life, you’ll find truth, humor, inspiration, and a few bits of wisdom to help guide you to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.
In Discover Your Personal Truth, you’ll discover the reasons behind your self-doubt and lack of confidence, along with suggestions for overcoming fear and negativity in the search for your personal truth.
Please God, Make Me A Writer
If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to be a writer, you’ve come to the right place. In fact, you’re in good company, joining the ranks of those who have asked themselves the same question and persevered, regardless of the answer. Please God, Make Me A Writer – I Promise To Do Whatever It Takes is available on Amazon
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